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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,318.94, 61,182.71 and 34,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,318.94, 61,182.71 and 34,224.72 is: 47,247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,318.94 : 61,182.71 = 34,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,318.94/61,182.71 = 34,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,318.94x = 61,182.71 × 34,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,318.94x = 2,093,961,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,961,118.59/44,318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,247.55

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